Santa Cruz de Tenerife 18 Feb. (Europa Press) –
The Cabildo de Tenerife, in collaboration with Tenerife Scientific and Technology Park, Engineer I am and the Tenerife Sports Club Foundation, is organising ‘First Lego League Canary Islands 2025’, the largest robotics and innovation competition in the archipelago.
This event will bring together 700 young individuals aged from 5 to 16 years, organised into 73 teams across the Discover (5-6 years), Explore (6-9 years), and Challenge (10-16 years) categories, on Saturday at the Paraninfo of the University of La Laguna.
FLL Canarias 2025 is being co-hosted by the ULL and Science Ull, with support from the Paraninfo Ull and the Faculty of Education.
The three victorious teams will earn the opportunity to participate in the Grand Final of FLL Spain, which will take place in Galicia in March, according to a statement from the Cabildo.
The 700 competitors will need to showcase their skills in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) through robotics and tackling global challenges.
This year’s challenge is named ‘Submerced’, encouraging participants to delve into the underwater environment and devise innovative solutions for issues related to aquatic ecosystems.
The event was presented this Tuesday featuring the attendance of the Cabildo president, Rosa Dávila; the Minister of Innovation, Research and Development, Juan José Martínez; the rector of the University of La Laguna, Francisco García; the project director of the CD Tenerife Foundation, Artmy Rodríguez; and the managing director of the Scientific and Technological Park of Tenerife, Olga Martín.
Furthermore, around twenty students from Rodríguez Alberto College and CEIP Our Lady of Conception showcased a demonstration of the robot game.
Rosa Dávila remarked that with FLL Canarias 2025, the “commitment” of the council towards STEAM education is reaffirmed, providing participants a unique platform to realise their potential in a collaborative and impactful setting.
Dávila emphasised that this initiative also serves “to foster values such as cooperation and teamwork in problem-solving. Today’s youth are the ones who will face future challenges, and I firmly believe this will be a success.”
Juan José Martínez highlighted the return to the University of La Laguna as one of the key new features in this edition.
“They have always collaborated, but this will be the second time they host the competition in their facilities – this time in the Paraninfo – and that is always welcomed news.”
Martínez explained that alongside the ULL, the science tournament also features the ‘Fair Divise and Experimenta’, showcasing 11 stands of workshops, exhibitions, and engaging activities, allowing visitors to explore science and other STEAM disciplines, along with a fun zone promoted by the CD Tenerife Foundation’s STEAM area, featuring 5 stands centred around popular and technological culture uniting individuals of all ages and interests.
“We encourage everyone to attend as there will be activities for the whole family, allowing them to enjoy experiences including video games, virtual reality, and robotics,” he said.
The rector of the ULL, Francisco García, remembered that in 2019, it was the first occasion the university’s facilities hosted the FLL “and it is a pleasure to celebrate it once again; it is a celebration of knowledge, creativity, and future.”
He also underscored that “social skills, interaction among participants, and the collaborative quest for solutions to the proposed challenges are also fostered.”
Artmy Rodríguez Plata stated that “the work of the CD Tenerife foundation transcends sports, initiating projects that inspire future generations, and the FLL Canarias 2025 is a prime example where football and education join forces to create a better island.”
He expressed that “these projects promote education and instil values such as effort and inclusion.”
Volunteers and Attendance
The day will be supported by a group of 200 volunteers, who will play a crucial role in the arrangement and execution of the competition, ensuring that participants have a rewarding and dynamic experience.
Organisers anticipate an attendance of around 2,000 people, including family members, educators, technology professionals, and institutional representatives, who will witness firsthand the talent and creativity of young Canarians at an event promoting learning, innovation, and teamwork.
Fair ‘Have Fun and Experience’
The fair, organised by Scienceull, creates an interactive space within the First League Canary Islands 2025 for attendees of all ages to explore science and technology in a hands-on and enjoyable manner.
Through 11 stands featuring workshops, exhibitions, and engaging activities, visitors will have the chance to experiment with science and other STEAM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).
The fair will feature young researchers from the University of La Laguna and STEM specialists, who will guide attendees through interactive experiences, igniting interest in technology and scientific knowledge.
Additionally, the Fun Zone, promoted by the STEAM area of the CD Tenerife Foundation, will have 5 stands focused on popular and technological cultures that bring together people of all ages and interests.
Participants can indulge in experiences that encompass video games, virtual reality, and robotics.
This engaging and educational environment provides an opportunity to discover the realm of innovation firsthand, fostering creativity and learning within an inclusive and participative setting.
Experts and communicators will be present at the fair to lead attendees in interactive experiences, further promoting enthusiasm for technology and scientific understanding.
